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Latest from local music coverage — Buffalo, Rochester & the Finger Lakes
Lilypad Underground and Raincoated Records are at it again, showcasing four of Rochester’s most interesting indie bands recorded directly to a four-track cassette tape. The result is “Spit Takes and Split Tapes, Vol. II,” an endearing split EP offering two songs each from local bands Chores, Comfy, Bad Bloom and Big Nobody. The opening song, [] The post REVIEW | Spit Takes and Split Tapes, Vol. II
Rochester is not always loud about its cultural shifts. More often, they show up in patterns only noticeable once they have taken hold. Each June, that pattern becomes easier to see during the Rochester International Jazz Festival. The city absorbs thousands of visitors, stages multiply across downtown and music becomes one of the main ways [] The post The Local Sound Collaborative follows the mus
Under the moniker Extra Space, Brooklyns Joey Puleio and Chris Kyle triumphantly return to buffaBLOG for the review of their sophomore album, New Colors. After the release of Green Season [] The post Extra Space – New Colors first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Our Violet Room goes for the heart on latest single, Run. Evoking early Death Cab For Cutie, Mansions, and even The Cure, Run feels organic and cathartic a must-have [] The post Our Violet Room – “Run” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Cafe just put out a chill house track called Radio Head, and while were pretty sure its not about coffee or the esteemed 90s and 00s band, its still worth [] The post Cafe – “Radio Head” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Grant OBrien, the inaugural JoAnn Falletta Conducting Fellow with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, has connections to WNY that run deep and wide. He grew up in Houston, Texas, but his grandmother and his father lived on the Cattaraugus Reservation just south of Buffalo for years, and Grant himself attended Eastman School of Music in Rochester. A tuba player at Eastman, he found himself sitting
SAOL, aka Zoë Gough, brings her flavor of the Irish 90s grunge aesthetic with her latest single, Lines. Do you like guitars? Good. Because theres at least three or four [] The post SAOL – “Lines” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Bence Nebehaj is the brains behind TÁVOL and MÁV M41 is their latest single off of the Metanoia EP. Interestingly, TÁVOL translates to far/away or absent while MÁV M41 is a type of [] The post TÁVOL – “MÁV M41” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Istanbul-based nazire brings us her latest with leech; a fun gem of indie ingenuity that does some interetings things with layering and playing back pieces of guitar recordings. We last [] The post nazire – “leech” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Shave the World is the latest from Canalss (the extra s is not a typo and a great way to separate yourself from canals or canal). As per Canalss (I [] The post Canalss – “Shave The World” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
The soundtrack to PAC-MAN! is a lot more experimental than I remember. This collaborative effort from rappers D-NiAL (Canada) and TrippyThaKid (New Jersey) is built off sugary electronic synth line [] The post D-NiAL and TrippyThaKid – “Pac-Man!” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Dutch rapper Kimi proves that modern drill isnt limited to the UK on his latest effort, Make Up. The tracks title is essentially the only English in the track, and [] The post Kimi – “Make Up” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Something special is happening on Seneca Street at The Caz, 2221 Seneca Street. On Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, actor Patrick Gallo and jazz pianist George Caldwell are presenting How to Be an Artist, a performance blending spoken memoir with elegant jazz piano. Gallo, who grew up in Buffalo, will share stories from his 40-year acting career in New York City and Hollywood. Producer Mark
Growing up in Miami in a Haitian-French household, Cécile McLorin Salvant’s musical exposure spanned continents and cultures: Haitian and Caribbean music, folk music from South and North America, RB and hip-hop, jazz and the blues. She breathed it all in and then, together with formal training in opera and classical singing, translated it into a [] The post The multifaceted Cécile McLorin Salvant
New York singer, songwriter and clawhammer banjo player Benny Bleu has announced his debut collection of self-recorded songs, “When I Am a Fossil” due June 5, with a release show at Bop Shop Records on June 6. A decade in the making, Bleu, a geologist by trade, examines the roots of traditional song through his [] The post REVIEW | When I Am a Fossil by Benny Bleu appeared first on CITY Magazine.
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has tapped Tonya McBride Robles to lead the organization as its new president and CEO, beginning August 17. McBride Robles most recently served as vice president of expanded education at the New England Conservatory in Boston and before that, she had been chief operating officer at both the Baltimore and Nashville [] The post RPO names Tonya McBride Robles as n
The song opens simply enough, with mildly sonic-looping, electronic pings reminiscent of raindrops on a metallic roof. The music presents as a mystery, a harbinger of something to come but no indication of what. Then the transition begins, a gentle segue into the recognizable notes of the folk standard “Shenandoah.” This is a song performed [] The post The legendary Bill Frisell plays familiar tun
Modern life can feel loud. Between work responsibilities, endless notifications, family demands, financial stress, and the pressure to always stay productive, it is no surprise that many people regularly feel [] The post Best Music to Listen to When You Are Overwhelmed first appeared on buffaBLOG .
It’s morning. You’re sipping coffee, watching the sun crest over a California canyon. Or, it’s midnight. You’re crushing beers, closing down a bar somewhere on Monroe Avenue. Either way, “Graceland Way,” Rochester-born Mikaela Davis’s latest, would be an apt soundtrack. Davis and company strain melancholy and make-believe through frontier thinking. Orville Peck — your favorite [] The post REVIEW |
How do you make the most of your visit? What are the best food and drink options? Is it possible to do this on the cheap? Can you attend at the last minute? Is there any parking downtown? What’s the bathroom situation? Here's the 411 on the 23rd annual fest, which returns June 19-27. The post Know Before You Go: Rochester International Jazz Festival appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Cu
Practice. Study. Repetition. These are the familiar patterns of learning: for a musical instrument, a new language or most other skills. Dreaming. Resting. Feeling. Are these modes the break from that work, or can they also be a part of it? Those interlocking experiences were on my mind while listening to Jeff Beal’s new album, [] The post REVIEW | “New York Études, Volume 2 by Jeff Beal appeared
Adventures in Improvisation is a weekend music workshop programmed by the arts non-profit Music for People for anyone that uses improvisation as a means of self-expression, healing, and community building. Now, there are a lot of very interesting aspects pertaining to this weekend workshop, including the obscure, boutique venue where it is being hosted by Buffalo Creative Music Group and led by Ma
For more than three decades, the Richmond, Virginia-based band Carbon Leaf has built a devoted following with its distinctive blend of folk, rock, and Celtic-tinged storytelling. On April 10, the group returns to Buffalo Iron Works, bringing with them a catalog that spans more than 30 years of music and nearly twenty studio albums. Frontman Barry Privett says the band began organically in college,
It takes a lot to surprise me these days. But just the other night I came across an unexpected occurrence that really made me happy. It was Saturday, and my buddy and I decided to head out to have a couple of beers. We started off at one of my favorite bars Turning Bridge Tavern in Back Rock. From there, we headed to Gypsy Parlor to get some food. At around 10:30pm, we decided to call it a night,
If you’ve ever wanted to “dance with the devil in the pale moonlight,” the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) has you covered. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM, Tim Burton’s 1989 blockbuster Batman: In Concert will be shown on the big screen above the orchestra as Danny Elfman’s iconic score is performed live. Batman is the final concert in a series celebrating composer Danny Elfman. It f
This Valentine’s Day Weekend, American Idol Ruben Studdard joins the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) for an incredible night of music and soul. Studdard will perform the songs of one of his inspirations in a program entitled My Tribute to Luther Vandross. Luther Vandross was known for his velvet-smooth voice, emotional depth, and unmistakable approach to RB ballads, and was widely regarded as
Danté Williams, founder of No Label Media and host of No Label The Podcast, has long been committed to elevating the voices of emerging artists in Buffalo and beyond. What began as a college radio show at Fredonia, later hosted on SoundCloud, has grown into a multimedia platform that bridges music, art, fashion, and storytelling. “No Label, the podcast, is a multimedia platform that started off ju
This weekend, the BPO continues its Mozart Festival with Mozart’s Violin, conducted by Anthony Parnther, and featuring Aubree Oliverson on violin. Parnther, who has previously joined the BPO as a guest conductor for the POPS, will make his Classics series debut. “Im really looking forward to conducting the Haffner Symphony (Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385),” said Parnther. “That’s real
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) is set to deliver an expansive and exciting Spring 2026 season. From incredible performers and nationally touring artists to beloved family experiences and on-campus talent, this season has something for everyone. As Western New York’s largest multidisciplinary arts hub, the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts provides audiences with the
If you’ve ever been curious about classical music but weren’t sure where to start, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has the perfect introduction: BPO UpClose. Designed for both first-time listeners and orchestral music aficionados, this intimate concert series offers audiences a rare chance to experience the orchestra like never before. Jonathan Borden, a longtime member of the BPO’s double bass
Patchouli and sweat hanging in the air; concrete pushing back through thin soles. Thousands swayed and buckled and leaned together beneath a sky far too vast for a stadium never meant to hold that kind of fervor. Late summer, 1979, Holleder Memorial Stadium, Rochester, an improvised open-air sanctuary, unmistakably charged. And Buffalo, its streets, its venues, its fans, was no less holy. The stor
Acclaimed musician and producer Anthony Casuccio has released a heartfelt tribute to his hometown, Buffalo, NY. The seasoned musician and producer whose career spans over 30 years, with audio production work that has earned three Grammy nominations, and gold record status decided that it was time to dedicate a song to the city that shaped him. The song, This Is My Home, is accompanied by a music v
In Buffalo, the holidays are all about traditions…and every family has their own. Some go out to choose the perfect tree for their living rooms, some host formal dinner parties that include the most amazing food made from recipes perfected by their grandmothers, and some volunteer at local non-profit organizations to give back to the city they love. Many families make it a tradition to attend one
The Bills are hot right now. With the season in high gear, and fans shouting Lets Go Buffalo! from the rooftops, its a good time to drop a new Bills themed song. This time, the anthem is by Alicia Kristina Guastaferro Alicia G whose newest single, Heart of Buffalo, carries forth her passion for singing, and her hometowns dreams to win the Super Bowl. From participating in southern beauty pageant c
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) is planning a weekend that truly rocks. As part of their diverse programming, the BPO will present The Music of Green Day on November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM and Clouds in My Coffee on November 15 at 7:30 PM. These concerts allow audiences to experience the songs they know and love in a whole new way… amplified through the power of a full orchestra. Describing
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is preparing for a major musical celebration this fall: a two-weekend Beethoven Festival led by Music Director JoAnn Falletta. The festival opens with Nikki Plays Beethoven, featuring BPO Concertmaster Nikki Chooi on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. and concludes with Beethoven’s Pastoral on Friday, October 24, at 10:
The Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) comes to The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Founded in 1999, the Vitamin String Quartet began as a bold musical experiment, blending classical instrumentation with contemporary covers for a genre-defying sound. VSQ quickly emerged as a standout in the modern music scene, offering listeners a fresh way to
Melissa Etheridge, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist whose powerful voice and raw honesty have defined her decades-long career, is back on the road with the Indigo Girls for the Yes We Are Tour, which stops in Buffalo on Friday, September 20, at Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. Known for blending rock, folk, and soul into unforgettable hits, like ‘I’m the Only One,’ ‘Come to My Win
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) will open the Classics Series at Kleinhans Music Hall with Malofeev Plays Tchaikovsky. One of the evening’s highlights is the return of virtuoso pianist Alexander Malofeev, for whom Buffalo holds special significance. He made his U.S. solo recital debut at Kleinhans in 2021, followed by his U.S. orchestral debut with the BPO
Its time to get to know the Buffalo Music Hall (BMC) of Fames Class of 2025. Each year, the BMC scours through historic records in search of the regions most iconic and beloved musicians, singers, and even certain places (like The Original Kazoo Factory) that contributed to areas vast musical landscape. The eleven inductees that are being recognized for their accomplishments include some names tha
On May 12, Buffalo’s Asbury Hall will host Kaoru Ishibashi, who performs under the name Kishi Bashi, who brings his vibrant, genre-defying music to Western New York. A master of blending classical violin, indie rock, and electronic textures, Ishibashi’s concerts defy description. “My shows are a lot of fun,” he said. “It’s kind of like a catharsis. I like to really bring people joy.” Trained in cl
THE BASICS: JoAnn Falletta conducts the Buffalo Philharmonic with 19-year-old phenom, Italian violinist Andrea Cicalese, in a wonderfully diverse program of music by Hungarian Bartók, Russian Glazunov, and Czech Dvořák, Friday 4/25, at the 10am “Coffee Concert” which repeats Saturday 4/26 at 7:30 pm at Kleinhans Music Hall. (716) 885-5000 Runtime: A little under 2 hours including intermission Musi
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Ron Spigelman, is set to light up The Queen City with Ryan Shaw: Masters of RB, an electrifying evening featuring the powerhouse vocalist. The performance will take place at Kleinhans Music Hall on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM. A three-time GRAMMY nominee, Shaw is known for his searing vocals, emotional depth, and a reverence for the
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s upcoming program, Sibelius Symphony No. 1, will showcase a signature blend of classical and contemporary works, featuring BPO Concertmaster Nikki Chooi performing Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto. Audiences can attend this program at Kleinhans Music Hall on Friday, April 11, at 10:30 AM and Sunday, April 13, at 2:30 PM. Praised for his powerful and poetic per
JoAnn Falletta concludes a two-weekend Tchaikovsky Festival with excerpts from “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet, the “Variations on a Rococo Theme” featuring Polish cellist Marcin Zdunik, and Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, “Pathétique.” The first performance (reviewed below) was a “Coffee Concert” on Friday morning, 2/21/2025, and that concert encores this Saturday night, 2/22, at 7:30 at Kleinhans Mus
As the new year begins, many set resolutions to improve their lives, focusing on health, happiness, and personal growth. Central to achieving these goals is the practice of self-care—a vital component of overall well-being. Self-care reduces stress, boosts mental clarity, and builds resilience, empowering individuals to thrive. While it can take many forms, attending a live performance at the Buff
Since starting their instrument program, Music is Art (MiA) has placed over a half million dollars worth of musical instruments back into the Western New York community. We do this with the support of our generous community members. We accept new and used instruments year-round, have them repaired and refurbished, and find them just the right home to continue to be used and loved. Music is Art Do
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) will celebrate its momentous 90th Anniversary with two special concerts: Saturday, November 9th at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 10th at 2:30 PM. The program will echo the orchestra’s inaugural concert from 1935, paying tribute to its rich history while looking ahead to the future of music in Buffalo. “We are one of the oldest orchestras in the country, and
Get ready to be uplifted by the power of Gospel music as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) presents a special concert featuring the legendary Lady Tramaine Hawkins on October 18 at 7:30 PM. This incredible evening promises a spiritual journey filled with soulful melodies and heartfelt performances. Led by conductor Dr. Henry Panion III, whom Hawkins described as “a fabulous director, conduc
When The Demos step on stage, the sound is tighter, the edges cleaner, the connection sharper than ever. After a four-year hiatus, the band’s return has been shaped by time, perspective and a city that never quite stopped listening. Led by Jay Milton on vocals and guitar alongside Callan Saunders, Jeremiah O’Reilly and Caela Moore, [] The post After 15 years, The Demos press play again at Rocheste
For Mikaela Davis, the 2026 Rochester Lilac Festival is a homecoming. Though the harp-playing, twangy, jam-adjacent singer-songwriter is now based in Catskill, New York, she still considers Rochester home enough to make her May 13 headlining set in Highland Park the release party for her new album, “Graceland Way.” Fellow local cornerstone group Giant Panda [] The post Rochester Lilac Festival has
On “Burn From Both Ends,” the second full-length release from local favorite Pluck, the band’s indie-rock sound rings true. This vibrant collection explores a wide variety of topics and themes. From sickness to relationships to the political state of the world, Pluck’s sophomore album is ready to converse with the listener. “Sooner” opens the album [] The post REVIEW | Burn From Both Ends by Pluck
People mean well. They offer thoughts and prayers, best wishes and Bible verses, but they don’t understand. Sometimes their good intentions end up as judgments. This social consternation is at the heart of local singer-songwriter Annie Wells’ newest single, “Devil’s Gonna Get You,” released in March. The bluesy number was inspired, Wells writes in the [] The post REVIEW | Devils Gonna Get You by A
This past winter was particularly brutal and seemingly never-ending. One of the only positive takeaways is that it inspired a wildly imaginative new track from Rochester studio project No Glitter. Snowed in after one of the many blizzards suffered by the region, musical polymath Billy Martin challenged himself to capture the chilly isolationist vibes in [] The post REVIEW | The Snow Globe Is Forev
Four pianists, a cantor and a composer walk into a recording studio. The result? Not a punchline, but a richly varied collection of inventive works that revel in the possibilities of the piano. These pieces are part of a centuries-old tradition of writing preludes and fugues — carefully constructed works exploring interwoven musical lines. What [] The post REVIEW | Preludes and Fugues for Piano by
“Part of My Charm,” the latest release from local folk group Ali Lou and the Sugar Boys, is just what Rochester needs this time of year. This collection of tracks evokes feelings reminiscent of warm summer days, offering a welcome respite from how brutally cold this winter was. Alison Lindsey and her reposeful voice greet [] The post REVIEW | Part of My Charm by Ali Lou and the Sugar Boys appeared
The core of any musically solid band is the rhythm section: drums and bass. The musicians work to build a foundation supporting the melodies that dance on top. They must lock into the same groove and communicate, often just with their eyes or a nod, when to pick up or slow down the tempo. Matt [] The post Two musical family duos reflect on the creative ties that bind appeared first on CITY Magazin
With its detached vocals and cold, precise rhythms, post-punk music is often confrontational. Not a lot of warm fuzzies to be found. But Sastrugi, the local band fronted by Matt Treadwell, confronts with a little boogie in its boots. The group’s new EP, “The Somnambulist,” may frighten away casual listeners with its spelling bee-caliber title. [] The post REVIEW | The Somnambulist by Sastrugi appe
Before they ever actually met, Chuck Mangione brought Jeff Tyzik to Rochester. All it took was hearing his music. Somebody sent me a Chuck Mangione recording, and when I listened to that, I was inspired by his music enough to want to come to Rochester and study at the Eastman School [of Music] where he [] The post RPOs 2026-27 season includes Chuck Mangione tribute, Fringe collab, Piano Festival a
Skylar Sarkis of the Rochester alt-rock band Taking Meds has returned focus to his solo project Growing Stone. Released on January 30, the EP “Ugly II” is subtle yet disarming. The 20-plus minutes of music spread out over six tracks on “Ugly II” mirror the structure of its predecessor “Ugly,” released over seven years ago. [] The post REVIEW | Ugly II by Growing Stone appeared first on CITY Magazi
Rochester musician Eli Flynn established himself in the local music scene as a member of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and through his own collaborative, Eli Flynn and the Everymen. His talents extend beyond the stage and into the classroom, where he works as a music therapist at The Hochstein School. Inspired by stories of [] The post REVIEW | Hands Up by Eli Flynn ft. Felix Free appeared first
Despite a fresh snowfall, festival season is just a few months away. This week, two of the city’s cornerstone summer celebrations have revealed some2026 headliners. The Rochester Lilac Festival will fill Highland Park with homegrown and touring acts beginning May 8 and running through May 17. Each night has free live music, with local acts [] The post Gladys Knight and Mikaela Davis among summer f
Here’s an album to turn on when you’re looking for something bright and fun in the midst of winter — whether you’re embracing the season’s chilly energy or trying to combat its gloom. From the first note of Jeff Tyzik’s “Jazz Concerto for Soprano Saxophone and Wind Ensemble,” there’s brightness, bounce, lift and energy. In [] The post REVIEW | Tyzik Joyride by Eastman Wind Ensemble appeared first
The Rochester City Ballet, a krumping university professor and ensemble musicians will gather this weekend for a unique festival. Vision of Sound, which pairs local composers and choreographers to perform new work together, returns for four shows of eclectic music and dance February 19-22. The shows will be staged at four local schools, including SUNY Brockport, Onondaga Community College in Syrac
Knoxville, Tennessees Bubblegum Cistern, a duo made up of Eddie Stephenson and John Seeber, recently released SYZYGY, a wonderfully rhythmic, space-influenced record that is bound to pique your interest. Whether [] The post Bubblegum Cistern – SYZYGY first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Charmerton are a fresh new act who introduced themselves to the world with In Align (Emmas Song). Its a promising debut off of their album The Squeeze a falling-apart amalgamation [] The post Charmerton – “In Align (Emma’s Song)” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Scrapper is a Brooklyn-based act debuting with new single Heat. The band typically has an alt-country lean, but Heat is an unsettling exercise in post-punk, pairing a creeping backbone with [] The post Scrapper – “Heat” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Autoignition has been quietly actually, no, loudly taking over Buffalos pop punk scene since their inception in 2021. Weve been excited to hear what theyve been up to since we heard a [] The post Autoignition – Against The World first appeared on buffaBLOG .
The trio of Harry Grey, Mawlude and MK Zulu have pieced together a jammy, bright new neo-soul track thats ripe to be played at a sunny day function. Rules explores [] The post Harry Grey, Mawlude and MK Zulu – “Rules” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
The latest single from emerging artist stasisxD is rooted in the textures of shoegaze while maintaining a contemporary cloud hip hop delivery. These compelling joint forces are further empowered by [] The post stasisxD – “white tee” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
We must keep going despite the notion that the life we built may not presently serve us anymore. Brighton-based, British singer-songwriter Zoe Konezs Everythings Fine is based on just that sentiment. [] The post Zoe Konez – Everything’s Fine first appeared on buffaBLOG .
tenmonthsummer define themselves as a lakeshore emo band not to be confused with the beloved suburb of Buffalo known as Lake Shore. But whether youre fan of the Lake [] The post tenmonthsummer – “holstein” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Can a shy plant make a sound? Do shy plants have a vibe? What would even constitute a plant being shy by design? I digress Nature TV feels like [] The post Shy Plant – “Nature TV” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Spiny Norman is ready to take you on a psychedelic trip with their latest single, Siwa (7 Version) (which will henceforth be referred to only as Siwa). Immediately evident is [] The post Spiny Norman – “Siwa (7″ Version)” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Politically-charged Buffalo hardcore recruits, War Bond, take your ass to boot camp with their irreverently outspoken debut, An Act of Treason. Born from the scene in February 2025, War [] The post War Bond – An Act of Treason first appeared on buffaBLOG .
The modern music industry is more crowded and fast-moving than ever. With streaming platforms, social media virality, and global audiences accessible at the tap of a screen, artists are no [] The post How Dual-Genre Artists Thrive in a Competitive Music Industry first appeared on buffaBLOG .
You can almost hear the latest single from Buffalo rapper Barz Banga the moment you get eyes on the cover art. Bills-era Marshawn Lynch, branded with Beast Mode text down [] The post Barz Banga – “Crack Era” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
You gotta hear the timeless instrumental longtime beatmaker Confidence has cooked up for his collab with Rashad. Non Stop sounds like it came straight off a Gang Starr record. Confidence [] The post Rashad + Confidence – “Non Stop” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Rochester rapper Phenomeinal channels his spirituality and desire for greater self into his tracks. Phenomeinals relationship with Jesus stands as a driving force, and he makes that clear in the [] The post Phenomeinal – Growth first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Nashville-based solo act Jack Landess hit our inboxes with the surfy bedroom-pop of latest single, Everytime. Jacks music is ultra-soothing almost aquatic, and reminiscent of the oceanic scene that [] The post Jack Landess – “Everytime” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Alela Diane is a Portland songcrafter whose been carving out a quietly extraordinary career for more than a decade. Dusty Roses is her latest stunner a folksy meander that [] The post Alela Diane – “Dusty Roses” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Copenhagen-based act Bending Backwards brings their power trio energy with latest single, I See You From Here. We hesitate to use the term power trio, although I See You From [] The post Bending Backwards – “I See You From Here” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Freidrich$ made his buffaBLOG debut back in late-August 2025, when our longtime contributor, Nick Sessanna, reviewed his genre-shattering album Wish a collection chock-full of supremely relatable lyricism and dreamy [] The post Outsideness – …From What? first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Buffalo punk rockers Autoignition are ready to blow out your speakers with a new EP theyve started strong with new single, Not For Nothing. After three long years of [] The post Autoignition – “Not For Nothing” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Axel Flóvent comes to us all the way from Iceland with his latest EP, Fleeing the Shore. This batch of songs is truly an exercise in self-isolation Axel holed up [] The post Axel Flóvent – Fleeing the Shore first appeared on buffaBLOG .
LA based Garet Camella is a solo act of (youll never guess the name) Garet Joseph Camella. His latest, Balance is a clean guitar track through and through that leans [] The post Garet Camella – “Balance” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
New York based Frog brings us their latest single, Best Buy. Just a week past the release of their new album Frog For Sale, we realize we havent written about them since [] The post Frog – “Best Buy” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
After fourteen years of hiatus, By Million Wires, coming all the way from Tarnów, Poland, are releasing a gripping new offering with their upcoming re-entry, the Not Over EP. The [] The post By Million Wires – Not Over EP first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Hinted by their name, rising Bay Area hip hop producer southpaw brings power from unexpected angles on their latest single Book of Genesis. Classic boom bap drums set the tone, [] The post southpaw + Dope TAF – “Book of Genesis” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Its not often were met with a release that has everyone standing up from their figurative seats, but Buffalo-based band Personal Style continues to exhibit the kind of skill that [] The post Personal Style – Garbage Can E.P. first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Rising band 2ŁØT is forging a new sound that theyve labeled electronic jam music or EJM. Their latest single, Tread jams the hypnotic rhythms that youd usually hear in those [] The post 2ŁØT – “Tread” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Atlanta-based party punk rockers Gas Station Boner Pills (GSBP) swing for the fences with their newest EP, titled First Movement, part of a bigger project (and soon-to-be LP) titled SIMPhony. This [] The post Gas Station Boner Pills – First Movement first appeared on buffaBLOG .
New York hip hop artists Jay Dutch and BiiG Dreams embrace temptation even if its just for the night, on their sharp new track the night before we repent. Theres [] The post Jay Dutch and BiiG Dreams – “the fires we repent” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
Чернобыль, which translates to Chernobyl brings us their latest self-produced track The Day Death Overtakes. The brainchild of Daniil Zotov, this ties into a narrative arc that is in his [] The post Чернобыль – “The Day Death Overtakes” first appeared on buffaBLOG .
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ITHACA, N.Y. – “Lisette: A Song’s Journey From Haiti Back” explores the evolution of a nearly 300-year-old song first sung in Haitian Creole. The album is the most recent [] The post The winding history of the first documented Haitian Creole song is traced in this new album appeared first on The Ithaca Voice .
Billie Jo Heffron wants you to know two things. First, she loves hip hop. Second, she would drop everything to be Amish. Heffron’s love of hip hop goes back to [] The post ‘Suddenly Amish’ star Billie Jo talks about hip hop, heat and dressing with intention appeared first on The Ithaca Voice .
The music video has always occupied a strange position in an independent musicians career. Its not optional — not really, not anymore. The platforms where music gets discovered and shared are increasingly visual, and a song that exists only as audio is working at a significant disadvantage compared to one that has a compelling visual More Why Independent Musicians Are Turning to Veo 4 to Direct Th
Summer nights in Canandaigua will once again come with live music, food trucks, and a movie under the stars as town officials roll out a slate of free community events at a popular lakeside park. The Town of Canandaigua announced the return of its seasonal event series at Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park, featuring three More Canandaigua announces free summer concert and movie series at Outhouse
A mix of voices from across the Finger Lakes will come together next month to celebrate folk traditions from around the world, with two free performances planned in Canandaigua. The Finger Lakes Chorale, a community chorus based at Finger Lakes Community College, will present “Folk Songs and Dreams” during concerts scheduled for Saturday, May 9, More Finger Lakes Chorale to perform free folk music
A summer concert series overlooking Keuka Lake is getting even bigger in 2026, with another nationally recognized act added to what organizers are calling their largest season yet. Concerts at Point of the Bluff in Hammondsport announced a 19-show lineup running from June through October, highlighted by the addition of Old Crow Medicine Show, scheduled More Old Crow Medicine Show joins largest Con
Auburn music lovers will have a chance to hear some of the most recognizable orchestral works ever written when the Auburn Chamber Orchestra takes the stage for a free performance next month. The concert, titled “An Afternoon of Overtures,” is scheduled for Sunday, May 3 at the REV/Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, featuring a lineup of celebrated pieces More Auburn chamber orchestra to present free conce
A historic venue in Ovid will host a Sunday afternoon concert later this month, blending music with storytelling rooted in the region’s past. Uncle Joe and Renee are scheduled to perform April 26 at 2 p.m. at the Three Bears complex, located at 7175 North Main Street. The performance will feature a mix of fiddle, More Live music performance set for April 26 at Three Bears in Ovid The post Live mus
A fan-favorite band is heading back to Canandaigua this summer, according to the Ithaca Journal. Sublime will take the stage at CMAC on Aug. 22 as part of the 2026 concert lineup. The group, now featuring Jakob Nowell alongside original members, plans to release a new album, Until The Sun Explodes, in June ahead of More Sublime announces CMAC return as summer concert lineup heats up The post Subli
An Upstate New York musician has released a new country single exploring themes of love and loss. The track, titled “Our Song,” was released March 10. Jon Lamanna is the artist behind the release, which follows his earlier single “Amens.” Lamanna described the song as a country-rock track centered on writing a love song that More Finger Lakes singer-songwriter releases new single “Our Song” The po
Grammy winners and genre-bending stars will fill Finger Lakes venues this spring, according to the Finger Lakes Times, as the Geneva Music Festival returns with its biggest season yet. The 2026 festival runs May 19 through June 14, expanding to four weeks with classical, jazz, bluegrass, and Americana performances. Organizers themed the season “America the More Geneva Music Festival stretches to f
A major country star is heading to Canandaigua this summer, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Luke Bryan will take the stage at Constellation Brands–Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center on Aug. 26 as part of his “Word On The Street Tour.” The show will feature special guests Drew Baldridge, Lanie Gardner, Lauren Watkins, and More Luke Bryan set to headline CMAC’s 2026 summer concer
The beloved Wolcott Christmas Concert is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday, December 14, according to The Wayne Times. Sponsored by Lyons National Bank, the free concert will be held at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on West Main Street. Organized by Chris Kenyon and Kelley Patchen-Loveless, the event is open to all More Wolcott Christmas Concert returns for 25th year The post Wo
In town for a sporting event at KeyBank Center? Dive into our city’s legendary food scene or check out a few standout attractions. Buffalo has plenty to keep sports fans busy before and after games! Big Ditch Brewing Company Catch the Action Around Town Even before the game begins, gametime energy fills Buffalo’s bars and breweries. Spots like Pearl Street Grill Brewery , Big Ditch Brewing Company
Downtown Buffalo wakes up with serious flavor, and if you’re starting your morning near KeyBank Center, you’re in prime position to enjoy some of the city’s best breakfast vibes. Within10 minutes, you can find everything from cozy café classics to bold, modern brunch dishes that kick your day into gear. Whether you’re gearing up for a big event, meeting friends before the excitement starts, or jus
“Man, the city is singing right now,” my friend said on a recent Thursday evening summer bike ride through Buffalo. The destination? A concert at Terminal B, the newest outdoor venue on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor park. Along the way, our bike ride had its own soundtrack from a street musician at the corner of Allen and Franklin Streets, a local act jamming out at the Thursday Main concert series, a DJ
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